'Tis the Reason for the Season

Dutch's school put on the Christmas Story play this year and the best part is that it highlights the K5 class. Dutch was cast as Joseph and he did an awesome job!


Here is a picture of him with the cutest, Anna Parks, as Mary.

Family Pictures 2013

We had my cousin with McDonald Photography take some family photos of us this year. They turned out great and considering we haven't had any professional pics of all of us since Lane was born, I was happy that we decided to do these!

Merry Merry!

This past weekend, we decided to set out for our annual visit with Santa at Roper Mountain. It's great because it is the same Santa since we started doing this when Dutch was born! This was the first year that both kids were comfortable with him and DJ and I didn't have to get in the picture too. They also told Santa their wish lists (a bike for both, remote control cars, scooters) - good thing Santa has most of those things covered!

Hello? Is it me you're looking for?

Ha! Well, lets see its been over a year since I last posted and it would take me days to catch you all up, so lets just touch upon the important things! 

Dutch is now 5 (well 5.5 years if you asked him - you know those 6 months make a HUGE difference to him) and in kindergarten this year. He is loving his teachers and the fact that he was able to stay at his little preschool for K5 with all of his buds. He is still involved with soccer, tball and just recently basketball. It's great for him to be able to get some energy out and learn how to be a team player - the "winning" concept is coming slowly for him, but he is having fun and really at 5, that is what its all about! He is the sweetest, kindest little boy with the BEST manners! 

Lane is now 3, going on 13! She loves playing with her brother being rough, but also loves playing dress up, watching princess movies, making a mess in my nail polish and wearing her "pretty" clothes (and sometimes these last two happen at the same time which is just great). She started soccer this past Spring and continues to take ballet and tap. I think she would enjoy gymnastics, but we are trying to pace ourselves with our extracurricular activities. She has a ton of little friends at school and also through our friends. She is sweet and spunky and beats to her own drum!

A Little Spring in Our Step

At last, spring is here! Not that it hasn't felt like spring, or even more like summer for the last two months nearly. We are loving the warmer temperatures and longer days. It brings us outside more often and to the lakeon most weekends. Our spring has been filled so far with birthdays and sports.

Dutch has started playing both t-ball and soccer every week. He seems to really like t-ball and I think he will warm up to soccer. DJ is coaching his soccer team, which I happen to think is great! These kids are so cute out there playing, running around like little ants with no clue where to go and then it clicks and they are great little players!

We spent our spring break this year at the lake with the Lucas'. Unfortunately, the few days this spring that were a little on the chilly side occurred this particular week, but that didn't stop us from boating, wading and fishing. The boys had a lot of fun fishing with the dads, while the girls ventured off to the great town of Seneca for some shopping at the local Wal Mart. You read that right.

We wrapped up our spring break with Easter that was filled with church, family, egg hunts and good food. Now, it's back to the grind to finish out the kids' school year and get ready for a few fun vacations this summer. Today, however, we are off to watch DJ and some friends participate in the Mud Run. Pictures of the run to come soon!

One of our many nights of cooking out

The Iron Birds!

1st Hit

Always a lady in her tutu, even while fishing (below)

A day of fishing over spring break

Happy Easter!